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DirectRx Named to 2023 Best Places to Work in Southeast Michigan List

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 11, 2023
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TROY, Mich., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DirectRx, a leading national specialty pharmacy dedicated to serving individual patients with complex and chronic health needs, was named as one of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Southeast Michigan on Aug. 28.

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  • TROY, Mich., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DirectRx, a leading national specialty pharmacy dedicated to serving individual patients with complex and chronic health needs, was named as one of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Southeast Michigan on Aug. 28.
  • The annual list of the Best Places to Work in Southeast Michigan was created by Best Companies Group in partnership with Crain’s Detroit Business.
  • To be considered for Best Places to Work in Southeast Michigan, companies had to participate in a two-part survey process.
  • For more information on the Best Places to Work in Southeast Mich program, visit www.BestPlacestoWorkSEMI.com .

AIS Healthcare Celebrates National Pharmacy Week

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Lunedì, Ottobre 16, 2023
General Health, Pharmaceutical, Health, Medical Devices, ACHC, BUD, Pharmacy, Accreditation, Society, Pharmacist, URAC, Patient, Patient safety, Pharmacy technician, Accreditation Commission for Health Care, TDD, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Physician, Health care, Nursing

AIS Healthcare, a leading provider of targeted drug delivery (TDD) and infusion care solutions, is proud to recognize National Pharmacy Week, an annual observance that takes place from October 15th – October 21st and first began in 1925.

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  • AIS Healthcare, a leading provider of targeted drug delivery (TDD) and infusion care solutions, is proud to recognize National Pharmacy Week, an annual observance that takes place from October 15th – October 21st and first began in 1925.
  • The week spotlights the critical role of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians across the healthcare industry and their contributions in advancing high-quality patient care.
  • During National Pharmacy Week, we recognize and celebrate our team’s unwavering commitment to patient care and their vital role in ensuring all our patients receive safe and effective medications," said Simon Castellanos, CEO of AIS Healthcare.
  • AIS Healthcare is proud to celebrate National Pharmacy Week and acknowledges the vital contributions of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in delivering safe, effective, and innovative healthcare solutions to patients across the nation.

Elixir Achieves 20 Consecutive Years of URAC PBM Accreditation

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 11, 2023
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Elixir, a leading pharmacy benefit manager, announced that it has received re-accreditation for Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) from URAC.

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  • Elixir, a leading pharmacy benefit manager, announced that it has received re-accreditation for Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) from URAC.
  • This achievement is earned by the best and Elixir has held this accreditation since 2007.
  • As the only PBM accreditor in the country, the URAC accreditation is a mark of distinction that demonstrates Elixir’s accountability and commitment to quality.
  • URAC accreditation reflects an organization’s commitment to operating at the high standards in the industry,” said URAC President and CEO, Shawn Griffin, MD.

AIS Healthcare’s Advanced Infusion Care Team Presents at Immunoglobulin National Society Conference

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Venerdì, Ottobre 6, 2023
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Advanced Infusion Care (AIC), a division of AIS Healthcare, today announced its participation in the Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNS) 12th National Conference, which takes place on October 5th – 8th in Denver, Colorado.

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  • Advanced Infusion Care (AIC), a division of AIS Healthcare, today announced its participation in the Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNS) 12th National Conference, which takes place on October 5th – 8th in Denver, Colorado.
  • By providing a team-based approach to intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy, AIC delivers specialized treatment options to individuals living with immunodeficiencies and other complex conditions.
  • “At AIC, we are constantly innovating to ensure that our infusion care services best meet the needs of our patients.
  • AIC is dually accredited by URAC and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), further distinguishing itself as an infusion services provider.

URAC launches new accreditation to support Mental Health at Work

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Martedì, Ottobre 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- URAC, the nation's largest and most complete independent health care accreditation organization, announced a new Mental Health at Work accreditation on World Mental Health Day to offer independent third-party validation of organizations' mental health strategies. The accreditation, built from One Mind at Work's Mental Health at Work Index™, recognizes organizations that are prioritizing wellness in the workplace while driving growth in employers' mental health awareness and strategies. Its launch coincides with One Mind at Work's first Quarterly Brief outlining key findings and trends among the nearly 50 leading global organizations who have completed the Index.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- URAC, the nation's largest and most complete independent health care accreditation organization, announced a new Mental Health at Work accreditation on World Mental Health Day to offer independent third-party validation of organizations' mental health strategies.
  • The accreditation, built from One Mind at Work's Mental Health at Work Index ™, recognizes organizations that are prioritizing wellness in the workplace while driving growth in employers' mental health awareness and strategies.
  • URAC's accreditation serves to test how well an organization adheres to mental health standards in line with the Mental Health at Work Index™.
  • "URAC's accreditation builds on the Mental Health at Work Index to recognize companies that are effectively supporting their workers' mental health.

URAC offers new health equity accreditation for a wide-range of health care organizations

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 4, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- URAC, the nation's largest independent health care accreditation organization, today launched a health equity program that will showcase organizations' commitment to health equity and addressing health care disparities within the communities they serve. This accreditation, created in collaboration with the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) and a highly diverse panel of experts, is broadly applicable to any organization providing health care services.

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  • In collaboration with the National Minority Quality Forum, URAC developed an expert-informed accreditation
    WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- URAC, the nation's largest independent health care accreditation organization, today launched a health equity program that will showcase organizations' commitment to health equity and addressing health care disparities within the communities they serve.
  • As health equity continues to evolve, we must transform the lens through which organizations evaluate and commit to health equity principles.
  • Organizations who seek URAC's health equity accreditation can demonstrate commitment to driving equitable access to optimal health for all members of the population they serve and consistently improving health care quality and outcomes.
  • This accreditation is based on health equity standards, acknowledging that health outcomes are shaped both within and beyond health care by elements such as social and economic circumstances, environment, health behaviors, genetics and health care access.

AIS Healthcare Prioritizes Patient Safety and Well-being on World Patient Safety Day

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Lunedì, Settembre 18, 2023
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AIS Healthcare, a leading provider of targeted drug delivery (TDD) and infusion care solutions, is proud to recognize September 17th as World Patient Safety Day.

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  • AIS Healthcare, a leading provider of targeted drug delivery (TDD) and infusion care solutions, is proud to recognize September 17th as World Patient Safety Day.
  • Established in 2019 by the World Health Organization (WHO), World Patient Safety Day brings together patients, families, caregivers, nurses, and healthcare leaders to show their commitment to patient safety.
  • World Patient Safety Day calls attention to the supreme importance of patient safety.
  • In observance of World Patient Safety Day, AIS Healthcare remains dedicated to delivering transformative services across the care continuum, consistently prioritizing patient safety and well-being.

Amber Specialty Pharmacy Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary with the Launch of New Transplant Patient Recovery Program

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Giovedì, Settembre 14, 2023
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Throughout the six-month Vitality program, Amber Specialty Pharmacy offers continued outreach and educational resources to help support transplant patients during their recovery journey.

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  • Throughout the six-month Vitality program, Amber Specialty Pharmacy offers continued outreach and educational resources to help support transplant patients during their recovery journey.
  • “Since 1998, Amber Specialty Pharmacy has been serving as the premier transplant pharmacy provider to patients across the U.S.,” said Kristin Williams, president of Amber Specialty Pharmacy.
  • Several years later, Amber Specialty Pharmacy was named the 2020 Specialty Pharmacy of the Year by the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy.
  • Amber Specialty Pharmacy was named the 2020 Specialty Pharmacy of the Year by the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy.

The Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Joins HOPCo in Partnership with Orthopedic Center of Florida

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Giovedì, Settembre 14, 2023
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FORT MYERS, Fla., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine (IOSSM) has announced they have become part of HOPCo's Florida-based musculoskeletal practice management platform and will partner with Orthopedic Center of Florida to become one of the largest integrated provider groups in the region.   Orthopedic Center of Florida partnered with HOPCo in late 2022 and has already seen significant growth with the addition of 5 providers and the opening of an additional office location in Naples, FL.

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  • Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo) is the national leader in musculoskeletal practice and clinical outcomes management solutions and the country's largest orthopedic value-based care organization.
  • Combined, IOSSM and Orthopedic Center of Florida will have 4 locations and 28 musculoskeletal providers.
  • "The physicians at IOSSM have an outstanding reputation for patient care," said Dr. John Mehalik of Orthopedic Center of Florida.
  • IOSSM is the newest addition to HOPCo's growing national musculoskeletal market transformation platform and the ninth HOPCo partnership in Florida.

Acentra Health Awarded Contract Extension Overseeing Utilization Management Services for Florida Medicaid

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Giovedì, Settembre 7, 2023
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MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) awarded Acentra Health (formerly Kepro) a new five-year contract extending the company’s 12 years of work overseeing utilization management services for beneficiaries enrolled in the state’s fee-for-service Medicaid program and those receiving select Medicaid Managed Care carve-out services.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) awarded Acentra Health (formerly Kepro) a new five-year contract extending the company’s 12 years of work overseeing utilization management services for beneficiaries enrolled in the state’s fee-for-service Medicaid program and those receiving select Medicaid Managed Care carve-out services.
  • “We are grateful to be recognized for the success of our strong partnership with Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration and this opportunity to continue serving individuals and families who rely on the state’s Medicaid program,” said Acentra Health CEO Todd Stottlemyer.
  • Services provided span 18 areas of utilization review in fee-for-service Medicaid covering one million Florida beneficiaries, including inpatient acute medical surgical and psychiatric services, and enhanced care coordination for beneficiaries receiving select services.
  • Other services include provider and beneficiary outreach and a call center.”
    As a URAC-accredited organization for Health Utilization Management, Acentra Health adheres to the highest standards and best practices in case review backed by experienced, credentialed clinicians and national expert resources.